AWKA - In a significant stride towards fostering effective governance and accountability, the Anambra House of Assembly has successfully constituted 29 standing committees, each led by prominent members of the legislative body. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze presided over the plenary session in Awka where he officially announced the list of committees and their respective chairpersons.
The comprehensive list of committees and their chairpersons are as follows:
Finance and Appropriation - Hon. Ejike Okechukwu Aloy
Commerce, Trade, and Industry - Hon. Innocent Ojike
Environment - Hon. Fredrick Ezenwa
Homeland and Boundary Matters - Hon. Mr. Jude Umennajiego
Continuing the list of committees and chairpersons:
Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs - Hon. Douglas Egbuna
Screening and Election Matters - Hon. Chukwuma Okoye
House Services and Special Duties - Hon. Chukwuebuka Igwe
Women and Social Welfare - Hon. Nkechi Ogbuefi
The remaining committees and chairpersons are:
Public Procurement - Hon. Johnbosco Akaegbobi
Youth Development and Sports - Hon. Ike Augustine
Public Accounts - Hon. Noble Chukwunonso Igwe
Information, Technology, and Creative Economy - Hon. Francis Azotani
Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism - Hon. Mr. Henry Mbachu
Education - Hon. Emmanuel Okpalaeke
Judiciary and Justice - Hon. Emmanuel Okafor
Public Petitions - Hon. Calistus Nweke
Agriculture - Hon. Mr. Chukwuebuka Golden
Housing and Urban Development - Hon. Mr. Nonso Atuchukwu
Transportation - Hon. Mr. Patrick Udoba
The list continues:
Internally Generated Revenue - Hon. Ngobili Jude
Land Survey and Town Planning - Hon. Akpua Jude
Works and Infrastructure - Hon. Emmanuel Nwafor
Economic Planning, SDGs, and International Organisations - Hon. Chukwuka Obu
Health - Hon. Anthony Muobike
Rules and Business - Hon. Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme
Pilgrimage, Ethics, and Privileges - Hon. Mr. Bernard Udemezue
CSOs, Establishments, and Labour Matters - Hon. Mr. Kingsley Udemezue
Petroleum and Mineral Resources - Hon. Mr. Chidiebere Ibemeka
Power and Water Resources - Hon. Mr. Chimezie Ikwunne
The Speaker's office has made the comprehensive committee list available for public review, showcasing the commitment to transparency and inclusivity. Furthermore, the House leadership is actively working to schedule the formal inauguration of the committee chairpersons and secretaries.